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Vegan Cashew Queso (Super Creamy)

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Who else goes crazy for Cinco de Mayo?!!? The excuse to eat endless amounts of Mexican inspired food. I am on board!!! Vegan queso!  If you happen to be dairy free, or vegan, you are probably rejoicing right now. If you are not, then you may be wondering how the heck can queso, essentially a cheese dip, be vegan??? Four words: Cashews, and nutritional yeast! Stick with me here. The cashews provide the rich, saucy creamy texture. The nutritional yeast, provides the "cheesy" … [Read more...]

Lighter Orange Chicken (30 Minutes)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. The photos, and recipe have been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy! Orange chicken!!! YESSS!!!!  I remember when I first discovered this sweet, sticky, fried chicken. I was in high school. Our small mall just got a Panda Express in it's food court. By food court, I mean it had 4 places to eat, now 5. When you're a teenager, and swimming for two hours a day on the swim team, you're always hungry. Since I have a … [Read more...]

Healthier Mac and Cheese (Super Creamy)

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Who else is ready for some healthier mac and cheese?!?! I mean, when are we not in the mood for noodles enrobed in a creamy cheesy sauce?! Let's be honest. And don't worry, when I say healthier mac and cheese, I don't mean mac and cheese that is lacking in cheesy flavor, or creamy goodness. I mean a healthier mac and cheese that actually tastes rich and super cheesy and creamy, with plump noodles. A mac and cheese that satisfies all of the those comfort food cravings. You can trust me, … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Easter Dinner (Serves 4 People)

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EASTER is almost here!!!!  Here we are, a year later, and  things are quite different then they were for Easter 2020. Yet, some things are still the same.  My parents have the vaccine, a lot of our other family members do too. It's awesome, we are making progress!!! There is a light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel!!  Paul and I, we don't have any high risk health issues (except for Paul's mild asthma. It's enough to make us extra cautious, but not severe enough to … [Read more...]

Healthy Spiced Carrot Muffins

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This recipe was originally published on Robust Recipes in 2016. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy.  Onward to Easter inspired recipes!!! Who else can't get enough of carrot cake inspired recipes this time of year?!?!  These spiced carrot muffins were a popular recipe  I shared back in 2016. It was time for a glow up. Spiced carrot muffins are soft and tender, moist, and packed with carrots, warming spices, and juicy raisins. They are made … [Read more...]

Irish Champ (Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions)

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!! 🍀 I love the opportunity to celebrate anything Irish so much that I had to take this opportunity to share just one more Irish recipe with you. What feels more Irish then potatoes? (At least, to us Americans lol). Today, we are making Irish champ. What is Irish champ? Essentially mashed potatoes with milk, butter, and a ton of green onions! Sounds great, right? How can you go wrong with buttery mashed potatoes and green onions? This is my take on a … [Read more...]

Irish Tea Bread (AKA Barmbrack)

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Hi friends! Since St. Patrick's Day coming up next week, I have another St. Patrick's Day inspired recipe for you. 🍀 Irish tea bread. Or, as it's called in Irish, Barmbrack! Let me just tell you that I am obsessed!!! This is my new favorite quick, sweet bread!!!  As you may know, I studied abroad in Ireland while in college. I am in love with anything to do with Ireland, so it's always fun for me to share Irish inspired recipes with you for St. Patrick's Day. 🧡🤍💚 I never had the … [Read more...]

Traditional Irish Stew (with Beef or Lamb)

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have updated it for a better user experience. Enjoy. Hi Friends. Happy March!!!  March means two things for me: 1) Spring is almost, slowly on it's way. 2) St. Patrick's Day!!!!! Both are very, very good things!!!  This traditional Irish stew is a recipe that I made in 2016. It reminded me of the stews I ate in cozy pubs when I was living in Dublin, Ireland. In 2008 I spent a semester of my Junior year of college … [Read more...]

Chicken Tortilla Soup with Homemade Tortilla Strips

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We are totally embracing all of the soup recipes over here lately. We welcome the warmth in the form of a meal. And, this chicken tortilla soup offers one more delicious way to warm up during these colder days.  And in case you are wondering, I have another soup recipe coming your way next week. Yes,  3 delicious soup recipes in a row!! Soup is the best! Anyways, this chicken tortilla soup is one you are sure to enjoy. It's got a Smokey, tomato soup base that's slightly thick … [Read more...]

The Best Egg Drop Soup (15 Minutes)

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Egg drop soup that comes together in only 15 minutes, has been saving this winter!!! We have been having wind chills as low as -30 degrees, Fahrenheit the past few weeks.🥶 Having a quick and easy soup recipe to make, when all we want is a warm hug in a bowl for a meal has been a life saver!!! 😊 The best part is I pretty much always have all the ingredients needed to make egg drop soup on hand. So, without planning, I can have a hot bowl of homemade soup ready to enjoy. Which, let's be … [Read more...]